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The approval is for the Colorado M-series and its UVgel 460 white ink
Canon and 3M have announced that the Colorado M-series along with its UVgel 460 white ink have been approved for the 3M MCS Warranty program.
The 3M MCS Warranty provides non-prorated protection for the intended lifespan of a graphic and includes protection against fading, cracking, peeling, blistering, discolouration, and many other aspects of print performance.
The Colorado M-series and its UVgel 460 inks had to pass a series of rigorous tests which met 3M’s strict assessment conditions in order to qualify for its approval.
Released earlier this year the Colorado M-series was released as a single, fully modular platform that can be configured to the growing needs of graphic businesses. The 3M warranty covers usage in vehicle graphics, signs, displays, floor graphics, multilayer applications, and more.
Mathew Faulkner, EMEA director, Marketing and Innovation, Wide Format Printing Group at Canon Europe, comments: “We’re committed to working with large-format graphics producers to evolve their production and enable them to exploit new growth opportunities.
“Through collaborative efforts with key partners such as 3M and by acquiring the highly regarded 3M MCS Warranty for the M-series including white ink, we’re better equipped than ever to empower print service providers to meet the highest quality standards, achieve boundless creativity, improved efficiency and grow their profitability.”
In response to demand Canon invested in a state-of-the-art ink factory at its headquarters in Venlo, Netherlands in 2020. Since, the site has increased output due to increased capacity and demand.
The 3M MCS Warranty program now covers the Colorado 1630, Colorado 1650, and the Colorado M-series with the UVgel 460 ink set.
Woonsik Shim, vice president, Graphics and Personal Auto Business, 3M Commercial Branding and Transportation Division, concludes: “At 3M we take pride in the ability to provide graphics manufacturers the widest selection of premier printing solutions.
“Extending the warranty through our partnership with Canon and its growing UVgel portfolio reinforces our commitment to quality and to our customers' success, which in turn inspires confidence in the printed graphics.”
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